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Man Utd sporting director Ashworth targets sustained success
Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth said on Monday the club's new hierarchy are determined to restore their team's tarnished reputation after "falling below the required standards" last season.
'Pariah': war leaves Russia shell of former self at Olympics
As nations come together in Paris to celebrate peaceful competition, sports powerhouse Russia will be an Olympic outcast after being shunned over its Ukraine assault and will not even broadcast the Games.
Verstappen, Norris reputations tarnished by outbursts at stormy Hungarian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris did little to enhance their reputations on Sunday when a calm and mostly assured drive by Oscar Piastri set an example and carried him to a controversial victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
LeBron James to be Team USA flagbearer for Paris Olympics
LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading points scorer, will be the male flagbearer for Team USA at the Paris Olympics, the USOPC announced on Monday.
Macron says France is ready to host Paris Olympics
President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France was ready to host the Paris Olympics as he visited the Athletes' Village four days before the Games begin.
Is Coe a future IOC president? Ask Lausanne, he says
Sebastian Coe has been portrayed by some as a potential successor to Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) but the athletics legend suggested to AFP it is out of his hands.
All Blacks legend Kirwan casts doubt on Savea's Moana move
All Blacks legend John Kirwan has cast doubt on Ardie Savea's switch to Moana Pasifika, saying it could affect his Test form for New Zealand.
Pressure builds in Serbia for Jokic to deliver at Olympics
After winning three MVP titles and one NBA championship, Nikola Jokic stands on the threshold of securing eternal glory in Serbia if he can bring home an Olympic gold medal to the basketball-mad country.
Sebastian Coe: 'It's not about being popular, it's about doing the right thing'
Sebastian Coe has proven to be his own man throughout his life but he told AFP he has never worried about doing what he thinks is right "even if it means temporary or long-term unpopularity."
Adeleke the face of modern Ireland eyes Olympic glory
Rhasidat Adeleke hopes to become the first Irish female to win an Olympic athletics gold in Paris, an achievement that would provide a fitting riposte to racists who have targeted her for online abuse.
What we know about the Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Organisers of Friday's opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics -- the first time it will be held outside a stadium -- have provided teasers for their spectacular plans but refused to give specifics.
Giron wins Hall of Fame Open for first ATP title
Marcos Giron captured his first ATP title on Sunday, defeating fellow American Alex Michelsen 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 7-5 to win the Hall of Fame Open final.
All over for Cavendish? 'Yes, probably'
Mark Cavendish signed off on his record-setting Tour de France performance on Sunday by admitting he had "probably" competed in the final race of his career.
Thailand's Chanettee holds off Ryu to win LPGA Dana Open
Chanettee Wannasaen closed with back-to-back birdies to capture her second career LPGA title on Sunday, edging South Korean Ryu Hae-ran by a stroke to win the Dana Open.
Five-wicket Bashir excites Stokes as England seal West Indies series
Ben Stokes said Shoaib Bashir had "showed the world" he belonged in international cricket after the 20-year-old off-spinner bowled England to a series-clinching victory over the West Indies in the second Test at Trent Bridge on Sunday.
Herta edges Kirkwood to win IndyCar Toronto street race
Pole-sitter Colton Herta won Sunday's Indy Toronto street race to capture his first IndyCar triumph in more than two years and his eighth series victory overall.
Nadal 'not comfortable' ahead of Olympics bid
Rafael Nadal will head to the Paris Olympics chasing a third gold medal but admitted his "level was so far from what it should be" after losing in the Bastad clay-court final on Sunday.
Schauffele finds inner calm to win British Open and collect second major
Xander Schauffele said a "sense of calm" helped him win the British Open on Sunday as the American claimed his second major just two months after triumphing at the PGA Championship.
Xander Schauffele: Golf's nearly man becomes the main man
Xander Schauffele was until May the nearly man of golf. Now he is a two-time major winner after claiming the British Open in impressive style.
Schauffele eyes career slam after British Open triumph
Xander Schauffele is dreaming of a career grand slam after claiming the British Open to clinch his second major title just two months after he broke his duck.
Rose says British Open run 'increases hunger'
Justin Rose said finishing joint second at the British Open on Sunday had increased his desire to secure another major title as he enters his mid-40s -- more than a decade after he won his first.
Pogacar hails 'golden age' after securing third Tour de France title
Tadej Pogacar hailed a new "golden age" for cycling after securing a third Tour de France title on Sunday to add to his 2020 and 2021 triumphs.
'Calm' Schauffele wins British Open to collect second major
Xander Schauffele said a "sense of calm" helped him win the British Open on Sunday as the American claimed his second major just two months after triumphing at the PGA Championship.
Tour de France sprinter's jersey 'unreal' for pioneer Girmay
Eritrean Biniam Girmay said on Sunday it was "unreal" to become the first African to claim the Tour de France's green jersey for most sprint points.
Bashir bowls England to series-clinching win over West Indies
Shoaib Bashir took his Test-best figures as England thrashed the West Indies by 241 runs to secure a series-clinching win at Trent Bridge on Sunday after the tourists suffered a spectacular collapse.
Tadej Pogacar, the Tour de France champion chasing Olympic and world glory
With back-to-back Giro d'Italia and Tour de France titles successfully sealed, Tadej Pogacar has set his sights on sweeping up at the Olympics and world championships after reinventing himself and his career.
Verstappen defends 'childish' expletive-filled rant at Hungarian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen was handed a public rebuke by his own engineer on Sunday when he blamed Red Bull's strategy for finishing a frustrated fifth after surviving a collision with Lewis Hamilton at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Five reasons why Pogacar won the Tour de France
Tadej Pogacar's third Tour de France triumph on the 2024 edition will live long in the memory as the Slovenian rider simply towered above his rivals.
Hamilton happy with 200th podium, Mercedes progression
Two weeks on from his emotional home win at the British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton on Sunday claimed another landmark triumph with a record 200th podium finish of his career at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Schauffele wins British Open to collect second major
American Xander Schauffele won the British Open on Sunday to claim the second major championship of his career, just two months after winning his first.
Pogacar wins Tour de France for third time
Tadej Pogacar won the 2024 Tour de France on Sunday, adding a third overall title to his 2020 and 2021 crowns.
America's Schauffele wins British Open
America's Xander Schauffele won the British Open at Royal Troon on Sunday to secure his second major championship, two months after claiming his first.
Springbok World Cup winner Nkosi fails drug test: club official
South Africa 2019 Rugby World Cup winner Sibusiso Nkosi has tested positive for an anabolic steroid, an official from Bloemfontein-based club Cheetahs told AFP on Sunday.
Piastri realises dream despite 'team orders' row at Hungarian Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri said he realised a childhood dream on Sunday after claiming his maiden Formula One victory in a whirlpool of mixed emotions and vexed team orders as McLaren claimed an emphatic one-two at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Piastri claims maiden win at quarrel-hit Hungarian Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri claimed his maiden Formula One victory on Sunday when he finished ahead of his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris, after a vexed radio argument produced an extraordinary finish to an incident-filled Hungarian Grand Prix.
Lawrence eyes British Open glory as Rose lurks
South Africa's Thriston Lawrence edged into the lead at the British Open on Sunday as golf's final major of the year headed for a thrilling climax with several players in contention.
Imperious Rovanpera claims victory at Rally Latvia
Finland's Kalle Rovanpera proved too strong on Sunday as he sealed a dominant win at Rally Latvia, while overall championship leader Thierry Neuville of Belgium could only finish in eighth place.
McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins maiden Grand Prix in Hungary
Oscar Piastri took his maiden Formula One win in Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix with Lando Norris in second for a McLaren 1-2.
Root and Brook tons leave West Indies with tough chase against England
Joe Root and Harry Brook hit hundreds to leave the West Indies needing an imposing 385 to win the second Test against England at Trent Bridge on Sunday.